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1992.19.4

Three-legged headrest made from one piece of wood. The seat is narrow, long and slightly convex. One cylindrical leg extends down from one end of the seat, two more extend down and splay from the other end. The wood is polished. [JC [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]

1992.19.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Three-legged headrest made from one piece of wood. The seat is narrow, long and slightly convex. One cylindrical leg extends down from one end of the seat, two more extend down and splay from the other end. The wood is polished. [JC [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Karamoja District
Cultural groups
Karamojong
Person
Field collector Gordon Peter Waddell
PRM source Pippa Philpott
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1950
Date collected
circa 1950 - 1970
Acquisition information
Donated: 31/07/1992
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Polished
Dimensions
Length: max 330 mm, Height: max 145 mm, Width: max 245 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.19.4 Other numbers: E

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Headrest